Personality Disorders

People who have Multiple Personality Disorder (DID) can be treated through psychotherapy

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Almost half of the adults in the U.S. experience an episode of dissociation at some point in their lives

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There are always distinct personalities that others can detect

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People with dissociative identity disorder use it to get away with violence

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People with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) cannot lead their own independent and fulfilling lives

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Having BPD is a choice

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BPD behavior is just attention seeking and should be ignored

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Antisocial Personality Disorder is more common in men

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Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder are psychopaths

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Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder know the difference between right and wrong

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